MalaysiaCape Verde

Cape Verde visa for Malaysian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival

Malaysian citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Cape Verde

Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Malaysia

Cape VerdeMalaysia Visa-free, 30 days Malaysia visa for citizens of Cape Verde

Travel advice for Cape Verde

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Malaysian citizens planning a trip to Cape Verde can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cape Verde at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cape Verde (updated 28 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cape Verde (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Malaysian citizens can stay in Cape Verde

No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Malaysian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.

How Malaysian citizens apply

Malaysian citizens receive the visa for Cape Verde at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Malaysia

Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Malaysian citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.

Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Can Malaysian citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?

No; Malaysian citizens need a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.